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BY SANJAY MYERS Observer staff reporter  
September 3, 2013

Jamaica pip Brazil 78-76 to advance in FIBA Champs

CARACAS, Venezuela — Jamaica’s basketballers pipped Brazil 78-76 at the Poliedro de Caracas Tuesday night to secure a place in the second round of the FIBA Americas Championship.

The 24-year-old forward Samardo Samuels, a dominant figure at this tournament so far, led the way for the Jamrockerz with 21 points.

With the victory, Jamaica joined favourites Puerto Rico, Canada and Uruguay as the teams to advance from Group A.

The winless Brazil unit, usually a powerhouse at this level, was sent packing.

A relaxed-looking Samuels told the Observer after the match that “the team deserved the success” after gradually improving after the opening game blowout loss to Canada.

Teams to advance from Group B were Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic and hosts Venezuela. Paraguay were eliminated from that group.

The second round begins on Thursday.

The four semi-finalists at this Championship qualify for the basketball World Cup to be held next year in Spain.

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